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Aspinwall police investigating vandalism of Little Free Library
Janet and Wes Rohrer of Aspinwall are the proud stewards of two Little Free Libraries on their property along Third Street. They installed the libraries in 2011 — one specifically for children positioned at a lower height and one for adults — but an act of vandalism over the weekend...
Blawnox family preparing to provide recycling service to borough residents
A Blawnox family is preparing to launch a new recycling program in the borough. Recycling was eliminated in the garbage contract that council approved in September 2023. Simon Passerrello-Carnevali, 16, and his mother, Christine Carnevali, have been working most of this year to provide that service and reduce waste shipped...
Blawnox to create time capsule as part of centennial celebration
Blawnox officials hope to collect items from past and present residents as part of a historic celebration. The Centennial Committee is creating a time capsule with the size and shape to be determined. The goal is to pack it with mementos, news articles, old menus, photos, yearbooks, magazines, newsletters and...
Aspinwall area real estate transactions for the week of April 20, 2025
Aspinwall Gamma Aspinwall LLC sold property at 131-133 Freeport Road to Your Total Solution Wealth Mgmt LLC for $875,000. Etna Edward Burchell Jr. sold property at 4-6 Catherine St. to Green C Holdings LLC for $112,000. Pondering Holdings LLC sold property at 21 Grant Ave. to Adrian Desantis and Madeline...
Fox Chapel graduate Anna Troutman finding her way as Lehigh heptathleteVideo
In her heyday as a track and field athlete at her alma mater, Lehigh coach Khayla Atte — the former Khayla Lowe, a Thomas Jefferson grad — was accomplished in the indoor pentathlon and outdoor heptathlon. She put her name on multiple top-10 lists in Lehigh track and field history....
Fox Chapel, Seton Hill product Patrick Monteverde promoted to Marlins
Pitcher Patrick Monteverde is on his way to the big leagues. The 27-year-old left-hander out of Fox Chapel received a call-up Saturday to the Miami Marlins. He had been with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp of the International League. Monteverde, who played at Seton Hill and is the first Griffins...
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Fox Chapel names hall of fame Class of 2025
The Fox Chapel Area Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025. Six inductees will be honored during a banquet May 31. The inductees are: • Jason Lennon, Class of 1991, Soccer/baseball • Dan Tublin, 2010, Volleyball • Jason Kolod, 2011, diving • Erin Mathias, 2014, basketball • Brian...
Fox Chapel duo takes section doubles crown
Fox Chapel freshman Frank Siegel received the proper tutelage for playing effectively at the net. When Fred would go to the park and play with his older brother, Will, he didn’t expect him to take any heat off the ball. “He would hit balls at me when I was at...
Fox Chapel boys volleyball determined to make run at playoff spot
Fox Chapel boys volleyball coach Phil O’Keeffe was on board with the WPIAL volleyball steering committee’s decision to make it more challenging to qualify for the postseason. That’s all well and good when the lineup is relatively healthy. But the Foxes had more than a dozen players out with the...
Blawnox to convert old police station to office space
Blawnox officials plan to turn their former police station into office space. The shift will also allow the borough to move its food pantry from the second floor of the municipal building to the first floor, making it easier for deliveries and distribution. Council announced the changes on April 9....
Indiana Township adopts new rules for public comment at meetings
Indiana Township residents who want to address the board of supervisors at meetings will have some new rules to follow. Rule changes include a reduction from five minutes to three minutes per speaker. The board can vote to end public comment after 30 minutes. After that, people who wish to...
In brief: Fish fry, spring cleanups and more in the Aspinwall area
Spring cleanup Sharpsburg’s Earth Day cleanup is from 9 am. to noon April 26. Volunteers can pick up supplies along with coffee and doughnuts at the borough building to start their day. Lunch will be provided afterward. Go to sharpsburgborough.com for more information. Paving approved Blawnox council unanimously voted on...
Then and Now: Aspinwall Catholic grade school celebrates 100 years in the borough
A lot has changed since St. Scholastica elementary school was established along the tree-lined streets of Aspinwall in 1925 – most notably, the name. But the school, now called Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, remains true to its mission of providing a solid Catholic foundation for area youth. “Our...
Police to withdraw citations against East Deer man accused of targeting Trump supporters
An East Deer man cited by Aspinwall police in March for harassment and disorderly conduct will have all citations withdrawn by police after he completes community service. The decision came at the close of Christopher Brown’s, preliminiary hearing on Thursday, April 17 in District Judge Matthew Rudzki’s Sharpsburg courtroom. Brown,...
LEAP preschool at Sharpsburg’s Watson Institute the only one of its kind in Allegheny County
Teacher Christine Kunkel kicks off each day with a morning meeting that finds her shaking her arms, patting her stomach and pretending to swim. The meeting participants — 3- and 4-year-olds at the Watson Institute’s LEAP preschool in Sharpsburg — follow suit, singing and dancing on a colorful mat near...
Blawnox volunteers prepare for Good Friday fish fry
Blawnox fish fry fans have a few new menu items to get excited about. The volunteer fire company recently acquired a new fryer that will be dedicated to cooking jumbo shrimp. It will also introduce applesauce as a new side for dinners and a la carte selections. Rick Lee, fire...
Aspinwall’s Green Streets doubles impact with high school partnership
Leaders of an annual Aspinwall cleanup are expecting to toss even more trash from town roads and green spaces after solidifying a partnership with the Fox Chapel Area environmental club. Andy Collins, vice president of the nonprofit host Aspinwall Neighbors, said the event is growing at a rapid pace heading...
Former Brilliant Branch rail line a ‘blank canvas’ for public trails, economic growth
Pittsburgh will have its own version of Manhattan’s High Line in coming years, providing 3.6 miles of trails, gardens and riverfront access along an antiquated rail corridor near Aspinwall. The Brilliant Branch, a former railroad line that stretches from the shore at Allegheny RiverTrail Park to Pittsburgh’s Homewood section and...
‘Seldom Seen’ guided tour returns to Hartwood Acres Mansion
A once-popular behind-the-scenes tour that ended during the covid shutdown is back at Hartwood Acres Mansion. The Seldom Seen Tour, highlighting areas not shown to visitors during a regular mansion tour, returns April 17. The unique, one-hour tour was occasionally offered during the early 2000s through 2016. Feedback from other...
Aspinwall area real estate transactions for the week of April 13, 2025
Aspinwall JEFFLU LLC sold property at 116 First St. to Sara Stefanik for $295,000. Mark Mechling Sapp sold property at 405 Brilliant Ave. to Barbara Ann Florio for $400,000. Fox Chapel Estate of James Douglass sold property at 315 Old Mill Road to Michael Vindler for $1,350,000. Harmar John Ellena...
Fox Chapel senior bids farewell to high school hoops with all-star showing
Bella Urso enjoyed her final trip around the high school basketball circuit. The Fox Chapel senior scored nine points, including seven in the second half, to help the West team beat the East team 66-60 in the 28th annual Alle-Kiski Cager Classic on April 5 at Highlands High School. Urso...
Fox Chapel track team gears up for invitational season
Fox Chapel track and field coach Tom Moul is happy he doesn’t have to feed his young runners to the wolves once invitational season starts. In addition to entering athletes into the Butler Invitational, which is the kickoff to the big invitationals and an event a lot of schools use...
Herald notebook: Fox Chapel grad pitching out of Slippery Rock bullpen
It’s been a big season for the Slippery Rock softball team, and Fox Chapel graduate Mackenzie Borkovich is in the middle of it. Slippery Rock, which had major renovations done to its home stadium, is 16-14 overall with a 10-2 mark in conference play. Borkovich has a 3.77 ERA in...
Focus on offense in practice, win over Pine-Richland boost Fox Chapel’s confidence
Fox Chapel shortstop Antonio LeDonne knew after the team’s opening series with Shaler the Foxes needed to zero in on hitting. They weren’t far behind where they wanted to be, but if Fox Chapel wanted to make noise in the Class 5A playoffs, the bats would have to be better....
Ray Schafer Boxing Association in Sharpsburg continues to help shape young lives
Bacardy Conard stood in the ring poised, eyes focused and hands clenched. Face flushed red, the Etna girl was undeterred. She continued to throw punch after punch, shifting her feet and shoulders quickly until the final bell. Her reward was a sense of accomplishment, a cool drink and congratulations from...
